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Job Title: Graphic Designer & Vinyl Sign Specialist
Join our team to bridge the gap between creative digital design and physical sign fabrication! We are seeking a versatile Graphic Designer & Vinyl Sign Specialist who is equally comfortable creating stunning layouts in Flexi Sign and/or Adobe Creative Suite as they are operating a vinyl cutter, large format printer, laminator, and other sign making equipment and executing clean physical installations. This hybrid role is perfect for a creative problem-solver who enjoys seeing their digital artwork transform into high-impact, real-world signage.
Job Overview
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Schedule: Monday to Friday
- Compensation: $18.00 – $24.00 per hour (dependent on experience)
- Benefits: Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Location: On-site / Sign Production Studio
Key Responsibilities
Digital Graphic Design (45%)
- Design custom visual concepts, logos, layouts, and print-ready vector files for various client signage needs.
- Interpret design specifications or rough client sketches to build polished page mock-ups and proofs.
- Manage prepress production, ensuring correct file sizing, color profiles, Bleeds, and resolutions before sending to print.
Vinyl Production & Fabrication (45%)
- Operate wide-format digital printers, plotters, and vinyl cutting machinery.
- Perform vinyl weeding, masking, taping, and applying graphics onto diverse substrates such as foam core, PVC, metal, and acrylic.
- Maintain production equipment and monitor vinyl material inventory levels.
Installation & Quality Control (10%)
- Install vinyl graphics, window lettering, wall murals, and banners seamlessly.
- Prepare installation surfaces accurately by cleaning, measuring, and positioning graphics with precision.
- Inspect finished products carefully to guarantee zero defects, bubbles, or alignment errors.
Qualifications & Skills
- Experience: Minimum 1–2 years of experience in a commercial sign shop, wide-format print environment, or graphic design role.
- Software Mastery: Expert proficiency in Flex Suite, Adobe Illustrator (vector production) and Adobe Photoshop. Experience with sign-cutting software (like Onyx, VersaWorks, or Flexi) is highly preferred.
- Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of wide-format printer mechanics, vinyl types (cast, calendered, reflective), and substrate behaviors.
- Physical Dexterity: Ability to stand for long periods, lean over waist-high production tables, lift up to 50 lbs, and climb ladders for installations.
- Detail-Oriented: Keen eye for visual hierarchy, precise spacing, typography, and color matching.
Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid time off
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Experience:
- Digital Graphic Design: 2 years (Preferred)
- Vinyl Production & Fabrication: 1 year (Preferred)
- Installation: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $24